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flag A man died in an Edmonton police cell in 2021 after being arrested during a family dispute involving a stolen firearm, with toxicology showing a lethal drug mix; no negligence was found.

flag A 36-year-old man died in an Edmonton police holding cell on February 6, 2021, after being arrested during a family dispute involving a reported sawed-off shotgun. flag He was found with a stolen, loaded firearm and ammunition, and exhibited erratic behavior during transport. flag Despite regular checks by a civilian guard, he was found unresponsive at 6 a.m. Toxicology tests revealed a lethal combination of methamphetamine and carfentanil. flag The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) found no evidence of negligence or failure to provide care, concluding officers and staff did not contribute to his death. flag This case is one of several recent deaths in Edmonton police custody.

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